Road Atlanta, GA — PS Squared Racing made an inspiring and determined debut in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class this past weekend at Road Atlanta, fielding talented rider Cory Ventura on the Aprilia RSV4 1100. Backed by Crew Chief Brandon Cole of Powersport Supply and Lead Mechanic William Luce, the team faced and overcame adversity in what proved to be a memorable first outing.

Following a promising first qualifying session that showcased Ventura’s pace and the competitiveness of the RSV4 1100, the team encountered a mechanical issue heading into the drying second qualifying session. The issue ultimately led to a crash that caused significant damage to the motorcycle, rendering it unrepairable, missing Saturday’s opening race.

Undeterred, the PS Squared crew sprang into action. Working tirelessly through the night, Cole and Luce converted a demo bike—acquired from Aprilia and ridden on the street earlier that same day—into a fully prepared race machine. The effort not only demonstrated the exceptional versatility and capability of the Aprilia RSV4 1100 but also underscored its remarkable closeness to competition-spec motorcycles straight from the showroom floor.

Under clear skies Sunday morning, Ventura took to the track for warm-up, familiarizing himself with the hastily prepped machine. By race time, he confidently lined up on the grid for Race 2—an achievement that brought immense satisfaction to the entire team. A strong start saw Ventura quickly settle into a rhythm, clocking lap times several seconds faster than his qualifying efforts. His pace would have placed him in contention for a top-10 finish, affirming both the potential of the bike and the capabilities of the team. Unfortunately a minor mechanical gremlin led to his premature retirement from the race.

Reflecting on the weekend, Ventura remarked, “Now we have something to work with.”

PS Squared Racing would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Robem Engineering, without whom none of this would have been possible. The team also wishes to thank its supporters and partners whose backing made this effort a reality: Piaggio Group North America / Aprilia, Imperial Sportbikes, Infinity Fall Protection, and our technical partners Thermosman / Öhlins Suspension, Dunlop Tires, SC Project Exhaust / Motovation, Blud Lubricants, and Vesrah Brakes.

With valuable experience gained and momentum building, PS Squared is excited to continue developing the impressive Aprilia RSV4 1100 as they set their sights on the next round at Road America. The team is eager to carry forward the progress made at Road Atlanta and continue showcasing their determination and skill throughout the MotoAmerica season.